We know that people are choosing to live, work, and play in Sewickley. We know that YOU GUYS are the ones helping to breathe vitality into this neighborhood, and it’s really important that you keep going! It truly makes a difference. Be part of the conversation and learn more about what we’re up to at […]

For four years, Explore Sewickley (the nonprofit organization formerly known as Village Green Partners) has worked hand in hand with the Borough of Sewickley and its business owners to create the momentum and energy that you feel while walking down Beaver Street. The second half of the 20th century was difficult for small towns like […]

Join us for the Sewickley Chocolate Walk, a delicious event for the entire family! Sample different and unique chocolates of all kinds at businesses throughout Sewickley. At the end of your walk, vote for your Fan Favorite. Turn in your map to be entered to win a sweet prize! Please note that not ALL of […]

Sweetwater Center for the Arts is now taking submissions for Shaping New Worlds, an exhibition of Constructed Photography juried by Lori Kella. Open to all artists residing within the U.S. working with the constructed image by means of handmade montage, collage, darkroom manipulation, computer manipulation, constructed and photographed tableaux or dioramas, and/or alteration of real […]

What can you possibly do with an enthusiastic and musically engaged toddler and their siblings? Join instructor Miss Lauren for the 10-week Winter Bells Collection to find out! Welcome to Music Together from Lisa Rae Music Studios, LLC This semester, you’ll learn twenty-five new songs and many new activities that your family will enjoy trying both […]

One of the best things about Sewickley is that most of the retailers, services, and organizations here are locally and independently operated. This is fantastic, obviously, because you’re sure to find some truly unique gifts for everyone on your list. Supporting and shopping at local businesses is imperative for a vibrant town! The following is a list of business […]

If you’ve been to a Sewickley Light Up Night in the past, you may have a sense of familiarity when navigating the streets. But there are a few things that might be new to you as well! Here are some things you need to know about Light Up Night in Sewickley: 1.) First off, when/where […]

Halloween Masquerade – CH16 It’s time for Halloween! Let your imagination run wild as you create and decorate your very own Halloween mask. Who do you want to be this Halloween? A ghost? A princess? With the right mask, you can be anything that you want to be! Ages: 7-10 Date: Saturday, October 25th Time: […]

In the past, Pittsburgh hasn’t exactly been synonymous with the word “fashion.” It’s been named one of the worst-dressed cities in the country more than once, and many out-of-towners are confused with the general pro-sports-jersey-to-dinner (or church) attitude. In Sewickley, we’re trying to change that attitude, one cool boutique at a time. Visit the array […]

The twenty-fourth annual Sewickley Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, September 6th, from 10:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m. This popular event will host over 136 vendors of crafts, art, jewelry, clothing, holiday items, delectable food items, children’s activities and more. Sewickley Police, Sewickley Fire Department, local merchants and many churches have events that coincide […]

One Summer Can Change Your Life Sweetwater Center for the Arts and the Sewickley Community center have teamed up once again for this summer’s most influential camp, the Creative Summer Experience, a full-day multicultural art camp for children ages 6 -12. Campers are encouraged to engage in the vitality and history of various world cultures […]

The Penguin Bookshop is proud to present “Where’s Waldo in Sewickley?” for the third year in a row! The game lasts for the entire month of July, beginning with a launch party at Penguin Bookshop on July 1st at 12pm. Kids can register by themselves or in teams during the party, and WALDO himself will be there! If this is […]

Sewickley’s open on Sundays! Shop local businesses, grab lunch at a favorite restaurant, and spend the day in the Village. Take a deep breath at a fitness class, or visit one of Sewickley’s great parks! Share your experiences with us on Instagram and Facebook by using the hashtag #ExploreSewickley. We love to find new favorites, […]

There are many ways for residents to support Village Green Partners and the efforts to make Sewickley a more vibrant community. In addition to the ways listed below, we will be creating an annual appeal campaign in the future. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES The single most important thing to do is support our Sewickley businesses. These […]

The Sewickley Area Theatre Company is in need of assistance with our upcoming production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” which runs June 19-21 & 26-28 at the QVMS Auditorium. They are seeking as many people to volunteer as possible in the following areas of need: House Management: Box Office (Selling tickets at the door, managing ticket reservations, […]

Download the 2014 Memorial Day Program here. FRIDAY, MAY 23rd at WOLCOTT PARK Join the Borough of Sewickley on Friday, May 23 for the 123rd Celebration of Veterans in Sewickley. A flag retirement ceremony will take place at Wolcott Park beginning at 6:00 p.m. Do you have a worn, torn, faded, or soiled American flag? Bring it to Wolcott Park […]

Village Green Partners is looking for a freelance graphic designer to help us with the Explore Sewickley brand! Sadly, we are losing our long-time graphic designer, whom we will very much miss. But the good news is that we are looking for someone who excels in graphic design and has the skills to breathe life […]

The Borough of Sewickley received the Parking Study conducted by Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. This report summarizes their findings regarding the current and future parking conditions and the need to build additional parking in the study area. It also includes a planning level financial analysis for building a parking garage. To download the parking study in its […]

The Sewickley Gallery Walk is Friday, April 4th, 2014 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. In addition to many of Sewickley’s best artists, curators, and art lovers, there are many other events this evening that you won’t want to miss out on! Spring Gallery Walk Exhibitions Brandy Bock-Tott, artist and owner of the SEWICKLEY STUDIO, is […]

Looking for a fun way to keep your kids fit this summer? Check out the camps at the Pennsylvania Academy of Dance! PRINCESS CAMP (2-5 years) Ballet, arts & crafts, face painting, games, and more! June 16th-20th, July 7th-11th , August 18th-22nd 9:30am-12pm $40 a day or $175 for the week! HIP-HOP CAMP (2-5 years) Hip-Hop, arts […]

WILD THINGS COMING TO SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS INFLATABLE TENTACLES AND EXHIBITION SET FOR APRIL 4, 6:00 PM Sewickley, PA, March 7, 2014—Wild creatures. Wild urges. Wild colors. Wild movement. Wild Things are coming to Sweetwater. This summer-long campaign to increase awareness about Sweetwater’s many offerings kicks off on Friday, April 4 at 6:00 […]

In February 1964 the Beatles rocked the nation on the Ed Sullivan show. In honor of their American beginnings, the library will be celebrating all things Beatles related. We have many things planned for this special celebration. Our display cases will feature Beatles’ LPs, artwork, newspaper headlines, and memorabilia. People of all ages can try […]

A Silent Auction Benefit for Kevin Kenny, sponsored by the Sewickley Café and Café des Amis, will be held on Sunday, March 2nd from 5pm – 7pm at the Sewickley Café. The two restaurants are teaming up to offer a benefit for Kevin Kenny, a 20-year-old Quaker Valley High School graduate recovering from a tragic accident […]

Not your typical snow day. With temperatures rapidly dropping to negative numbers and a wind chill warning in effect until Wednesday, Jan. 8th, the Quaker Valley School District has announced that school will be canceled on Tuesday, Jan. 7th, followed by 2-hour delay on Wednesday Jan. 8th. All athletics and activities are also canceled for Tuesday. […]

This exciting annual program has battles for students in 4th through 12th grades, each with its own reading list. 4th and 5th graders who are interested in participating should attend the appropriate informational meeting. 6th through 12th graders should click here or stop in the Teen Room at the Sewickley Public Library. 4th Grade Meeting: Tuesday, […]

‘’Tis the Season to Adopt a Horse or Donkey! Verland is hosting their annual Adopt-a-Horse-Donkey Fun-raiser to help take care of their therapeutic horses and miniature donkeys. Individuals or groups will be able to come to the stable & have their picture taken with their new adopted friend. Donations from $10 to $1,000 will be […]

FRIENDS OF QUAKER VALLEY SCHOOLS Education Foundation Annual fund raiser: FRIENDS Support Friends – Shop Sewickley! This is a season-long and village-wide raffle that will help to financially support the programs underwritten by “FRIENDS” and support our local businesses. The businesses have donated wonderful prizes! TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Visit Vans Salon, Perfect Boutique, […]

If you’ve been to a Sewickley Light Up Night in the past, you may have a sense of familiarity when navigating the streets. But there are a few things that might be new to you as well! Here are some things you need to know about Light Up Night in Sewickley: 1.) First off, when/where […]

SEWICKLEY VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS MARKETING SEMINAR FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES Local Expert to Offer Practical Advice for Organizations with Limited Time and Budgets October 4, 2013 – Sewickley, PA – As part of its ongoing commitment to professional development for business owners in the region, the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the […]

The Pittsburgh Day of Giving 2012 will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 12:00 a.m. ET until 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Sewickley nonprofit organizations who need support All donations during that 24-hour period will receive a pro-rated portion of the match pool. (As an example, if the match pool is $500,000 and the total amount raised […]

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Dedication Set Largest outdoor memorial in the country Sewickley, PA – The largest Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in the country will be dedicated on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 2pm. at Sewickley Cemetery. The memorial is the centerpiece of an educational and commemoration project of the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial of the Greater […]

Last month, we hung out with TABLE Magazine and B Gourmet at the St. James Farmers Market. This month our chef is Sam DiBattista from Vivo Kitchen. On Saturday, August 17th, come and check out a flower potting demonstration by Blue Fox Landscaping. Using fresh flowers from the market, they’ll show us how to create beautiful container gardens. Then shop the market some more […]

This August’s Night Market will be the best one yet – Join us for a FREE Photo Booth sponsored by Ingram Portrait Design, Sincerely Yogurt Sewickley, Social Sorbet, and Explore Sewickley. Watch tribal belly dancers at Vivo Kitchen. Enjoy delicious sliders from East Coast Sandwiches LLC and feed your inner Yinzer with the PGH Pierogi Truck! Save the date… Friday, August 9th at […]

Lots of entertainment, that’s what. Come hang out in the Village and celebrate summer and small businesses with us! Friday, July 12th Sewickley Night Market Join over 35 of your favorite local retailers, restaurants, and businesses on Friday, July 12th from 6:00pm – 9:30pm for an evening of shopping and dining under the stars. Stroll along Beaver Street, […]

Join Explore Sewickley and TABLE Magazine at the St. James Farmers Market on Saturday, July 13th from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Each month, a local chef will be cooking at the Farmer’s Market using food that they’ve purchased from the vendors there, and will be giving out tastes from their dishes. (If you’ve ever […]

Where’s Waldo? In Sewickley, of course! For the second year, the hunt for the famous fellow in the red and white stripes is on in Sewickley for the entire month of July. 23 local businesses, marked by a Where’s Waldo window cling, are hiding a small figurine of Waldo somewhere in their stores, and it’s […]

We have a great new resource right here in Sewickley! It is the Pennsylvannia Academy of Dance. The Academy has a diverse set of classes that can be available to people of all ages. Get fit for summer by taking ballet, hip-hop, or musical theater dance! If you are interested in getting connected go tohttp://paacademyofdance.com/Home_Page_08MN.html.

Join your favorite Sewickley businesses on Friday, June 14 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm for an evening of shopping and dining under the stars. Stroll along Beaver Street, shop, & enjoy light music at the first Sewickley Night Market! Can’t make it to this one? Night Markets will be held on the second Friday of July & […]

On Friday, April 26th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm & Saturday, April 27th from 11:00am – 4:00pm, the Galleries of Sewickley present the annual Spring Gallery Walk. Here’s a look into the exhibitions planned for the weekend: St. James Parish Artists’ Exhibition Celebrating the 150th anniversary celebration of St. James Parish and the 100th anniversary of […]

Every year, St. James Church hosts a Farmers’ Market as an outreach to support local farmers and early merchants. Now in its seventh year, the St. James Church Farmers’ Market hosts merchants selling everything from fresh organic beef and pork and locally grown fresh vegetables to local honey, pastries, and even freshly made pierogies. Join […]

Town Hall Meeting to Focus on Underage Substance Abuse and its Effects Youth Connect will host an important town hall meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, in the Quaker Valley Middle School auditorium. Entitled, “It’s No Big Deal… Right?”, the focus of the meeting will be the scope, nature, and problems associated with […]

We just learned that your palate changes every 7 years, and Brett McMahan at the Sharp Edge Bistro Sewickley will absolutely call you out if you say you don’t like hops. Trust us. It just happened. “How do you know you don’t like hops?” said Brett. “There’s 30-35 different kinds of them. Everyone likes hops… you just have to find […]

WIN PITTSBURGH PENGUINS TICKETS! Ten bucks for Pittsburgh Penguins tickets and Club Level seating? Sounds good to us! For a donation of $10.00 per ticket, you have 3 chances to win two First Niagara Club Level tickets (a $167.50 value) to watch the Pens take on the Montreal Canadiens on April 17th at 7pm. Each […]

The Village Theater Company, like so many companies, was formed from a simple idea. VTC President of the Board Brian Duggan and his wife, Carol, moved their family of four school-aged children to the Village and loved everything about it. “Sewickley is a great town and close to the city,” said Duggan. “But where is […]

After months of dedication and hard work from volunteers, the Village Theater Company finally has obtained its 501(c)3 status, which allows the company to move forward in the area of receiving grants and funding. Obtaining nonprofit status is a major milestone for the Village Theater Company (VTC). Creating a business plan and gaining the support […]

The inaugural Sewickley Chocolate Walk, organized by Alex DeLoia and Jennifer Markus of Village Green Partners, brought over 125 attendees to the snowy Sewickley business district on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Fifteen businesses offered a delectable assortment of chocolate treats, which walkers happily taste-tested. Attendees received a map with each stop labeled. They walked around town, […]

Sewickley, PA— Sweetwater’s popular jazz series returns for the ninth year in a row! Spend your Fridays in February enjoying great music with complimentary hors d’oeuvres (provided by the James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy) and wine in Sweetwater’s intimate night club setting. Each week brings you amazing talent in a different jazz style.Get your tickets […]

Dr. Maria Montessori methodology is based on the her observations of children. She believed that children of all ages thrived when they were given the opportunity to experience mastery of real life skills and knowledge that was appropriate to their age and stage of life. The felt the self-confidence and joy of young teenagers was bolstered by building […]

It begins tomorrow! Letting Go Book Discussions: The College Transition for Parents & Students Youth Connect is presenting a three-part discussion series about the highly praised book, Letting Go. The book presents valuable insight, comfort, and guidance for families making the emotional and social transition from high school to college. The discussions, which take place […]

Join the Sewickley Arts Initiative on Friday, September 28th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm for the opening reception of “Re-bound: Reconceptualizing our notion of the physical book.” Located at 419 Beaver Street, the exhibition will run through October 6th. In the digital age of the e-book, when it takes your tablet or iPad less than […]

Looking to experience an authentic German Oktoberfest in Pittsburgh, and don’t feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars to get to Munich? Join Village Green Partners and the Sharp Edge Bistro for Sewickley’s very first Oktoberfest on October 5 and 6, 2012.

The Sewickley Academy Clothesline Committee is excited and ready to start its 59th year! With the annual Clothesline Sale coming in September, we are turning to you with a special invitation to join us and make this the most successful Clothesline Sale ever! Schedule of Activities Receiving Dates: Sept. 4 – Sept. 10……………………………… […]

Thursday, August 30, 2012 is National Toasted Marshmallow Day, and Sewickley is celebrating! True story: The history of marshmallows dates all the way back to ancient Egypt. Pharaohs used to eat the sweet extract that comes from squeezing mallow plants. It wasn’t until the 19th century that marshmallows evolved to become the delicious treats we know […]

Fancy’s Folly, the upscale boutique, is re-opening again in the Sewickley Village on Thursday, September 6th at 427 Broad Street. The store’s re-opening will feature a special trunk show of the Lex&Lynne jewelry collection (www.lexandlynne.com) as well as fabulous new “finds” for fall and the addition of several new lines not currently available anywhere in Pittsburgh! Boatman Geller, […]

Looking to experience an authentic German Oktoberfest, but don’t feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars to get to Munich? Join Village Green Partners and the Sharp Edge Bistro for Sewickley’s very first Oktoberfest on October 5 and 6, 2012! Sewickley Oktoberfest, a family-friendly event, will feature all of the fan favorites, including German food, […]

There are so many benefits of choosing local, independently-owned businesses. We realize that it’s not always possible to buy what you need locally. But, if you have the option, we humbly ask you to Think Sewickley First!

Traveling to numerous farmer’s markets all over Allegheny County, Ed Foster from Clinton, Pa. graces Sewickley every Saturday at the St. James Farmers Market. His products are under the name Uncle Fester’s with a long list of tasty homemade specialties including: pickled vegetables, bloody mary mix, honey, pickled eggs, barbecue sauces, homemade mustards, jams, dips […]